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| Schumer backs same-sex marriage | |
| 2009-03-24 | |
Chuck Schumer reportedly told gay supporters last night that he now supports same-sex marriage -- a 180-degree reversal, and an important moment in the marriage fight. It's a big deal because it represents support for same-sex marraige moving toward becoming the default, mainstream position of the Democratic Party. Schumer's a New York senator, but he's also always been extremely careful to protect his right flank on issues like crime and gay rights.
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| Posted by:Fred |
| #5 At least Chuck didn't say it should be mandatory. There are members of congress who would... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2009-03-24 16:20 |
| #4 ..because its about money not some noble social statement. Getting third parties to directly or indirectly subsidize or underwrite a 'union' by force of government and law. Time to take it all away and only provide said subsidizes for those making and raising future taxpayers. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2009-03-24 16:16 |
| #3 generally I'm in favor - why should straights be the only ones to suffer? |
| Posted by: Jamp the Tiny6114 2009-03-24 15:01 |
| #2 Of course they'll never ask the people what they want [made that mistake in California]. Why that's against the very concept of [special interest] representative government. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2009-03-24 09:36 |
| #1 Now that's surely the End of the World. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2009-03-24 07:02 |